Haddam-Killingworth High School

Haddam-Killingworth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
95 Little City Rd,  Higganum, CT
Regional School District No. 17
3.8
4.2
544 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
80.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
154:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
47.8%
White
89.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
1.1%
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School Rankings

#18 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 149 Students
University of Rhode Island 75 Students
University of New Hampshire 61 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 59 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 57 Students
Central Connecticut State University 57 Students
Quinnipiac University 54 Students
Boston University 47 Students
University of Vermont 39 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Biology 28 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Mechanical Engineering 18 Students
Communications 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 152 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/19/2023
I moved to this school freshmen year from a school I did not feel happy at. When I came here I instantly felt welcomed and I actually had to start working hard for good grades. At my other school I would just slack off and not care because that's what everyone did. But here all the students and staff motivated me to be my best self and try my best.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
the best part was the teachers we had. and the worst part were the lack of subs that we had. I would love to see some of the structural aspects of the school change, like bathrooms being fixed and new floors where they are broken.
5.0 Senior
3/20/2023
My high school experience was pretty good. Freshman year we were sent home because of COVID, sophomore year was online, my junior year we were still in masks and finally, senior year has been the first normal year. COVID did not deter this school and things stayed relatively normal course-wise. It was a good experience for a public school and I would recommend it over the private schools near me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 other
5/14/2021
I strongly believe this is an above average school. Of course, like any high school, it has its issues but overall the teachers want to support you and the administration is there to help you. You will succeed at this school and beyond if you put in the effort. AP and honors classes are rigorous and...
5.0 other
5/13/2021
My daughter received a high quality education at H-K high. She was enrolled in honors and AP classes, so I'm not familiar with the quality of the lower level classes or how well the school supports kids with learning differences. However when my daughter experienced a long term illness the teachers...
1.0 student
3/30/2019
It was very awful. I hated it
5.0 other
3/18/2013
HK is and was an excellent school with more programs available than any other school in the area. Want to learn metalworking, electrical or woodworking...no problem. Want to be an engineer, chemist or scientist...just check out their science labs. You will be hard pressed to find a better facility a...

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